Term 2 2013 Activities Report - Xenware.net

Winners of the inaugural Dan Kerlin Cup.Having experienced two losses and one win this season, the 5ths had a mighty challenge– to win the inaugural Dan KerlinCup in front of a home crowd, including Dan’s wifeKirsten and daughter Izzie. The Dan Kerlin Cup was instituted as a way to rememberDan who was a teacher at both St Stanislaus and St Patrick’s. Dan died in 2011 followinga short battle with cancer. Dan had a particular commitment to encouraging, supportingand coaching boys in the lower Rugby grades so it was thought fitting that this annualcontest would be played out between the 5ths of both schools. The members of the teamremember Dan Kerlin with fondness and before the game they spent some time tellingtheir Mr Kerlin stories and reflecting on his qualities as a person, role model, teacher andfriend. The game itself was played as Dan would have liked it – hard, competitive,exciting and in great spirit. The Stannies team scored first and didn’t relinquish the leadfor the entire game, even when changes were made to allow some of the players rest time.Congratulations to the point scorers and to all the players on the day. They were a joy towatch and given that many of the 2013 fifths are playing Rugby for the first time, theireff orts and achievements in winning this game were outstanding. Their two coaches, FrMaloney and Dr Wenham were very proud!St Stanislaus College 31—St Patricks Strathfield 17